How far is Cleveland, OH from Salem, OH?
The driving distance from Cleveland, OH to Salem, OH is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleveland and Salem.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleveland and Salem.
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Start on Frankfort Avenue
48 m · 12 sec · Frankfort Avenue
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
103 m · 17 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto West Superior Avenue
96 m · 15 sec · West Superior Avenue
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Turn right onto West Roadway
153 m · 23 sec · West Roadway
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Turn right onto Ontario Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Ontario Street
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Continue on Orange Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 77 South, I 490: Akron
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Willow Freeway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Willow Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480: Youngstown, Toledo
1374 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 480 East: Youngstown
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway
5.6 mi · 7 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway
2.6 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt South Freeway
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Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
1418 ft · 20 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.5 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on Ravenna
23.5 mi · 36 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Deerfield Township Square
129 m · 10 sec · State Route 14
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Exit the rotary onto State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on Benton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road
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Turn left onto West State Street
1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleveland and Salem.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Ravenna
Continue on Ravenna
23.5 mi · 00h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers leaving Cleveland and Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Salem.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleveland to Salem?
The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sugar Bush Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Cleveland and 33.9 miles from Salem.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.1 miles (96.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.51 one way or $19.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Cleveland and Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers near Salem.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Bush Knolls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sugar Bush Knolls.
Alliance
Cleveland Lakefront station
Elyria
Sandusky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleveland and Salem. Straight-line distance: 60.09 mi (96.71 km).
#1 Cleveland
The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area.
| Population | 378,589 |
| Coordinates | 41.4995000, -81.6954100 |
| Altitude | 199 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem
Located in Northeastern Ohio within Columbiana County, this municipality sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet above sea level amidst the rolling hills that characterize the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9008900, -80.8567500 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem (-80.85675, 40.90089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 109 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.98 | $9.51 | $19.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $12.19 | $24.39 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $15.27 | $30.55 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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